Category Archives: Personal Training Tips
Great Deadlift Substitute – Double Kettlebell Swings For Strong Back
There is no doubt that performing the deadlift exercise is the single greatest exercises for all around strength. However, it is a technical lift that requires regular spotting from a coach. The initial pull from the ground is the most … Continue reading
Burpee’s Substitute Exercise For The Elderly
“Burpees” or “Squat Thrusters” are simply to dangerous and not worth the risk to clients over the age of 70. The reward-to risk-ratio must be taken into account on all exercises, even for the young, but even more so with … Continue reading
Heavy Overhead Carry Vs Farm Carry – Strong Core
The quick answer: Overhead Carry saves your Grip, yet is much tougher on the Core Stabilizers! The traditional farm carry has the athlete hold heavy weights (in one/both hands), as they walk as far as they can without setting the … Continue reading
Explosive Hips Exercise For Young Athletes
Young athletes need a smart exercise to train their hips and legs muscular response time and explosiveness. Most conventional lifts are generally performed by keeping the client under heavy load with time under tension (heavy squat). And they usually allow … Continue reading
The Perfect Two Handed Kettlebell Swing
After one year of cross-training Nathaniel finally perfects the two handed kettlebell swing with a bell that weighs half of his body-weight. This 70lbs kettlebell pulls hard at his 138lbs frame. What I wanted most is for his arms to … Continue reading
Should Women Over 70 Workout With Weights?
It’s an honest question I receive all the time. Can elderly women lift weights and get stronger? Another one: Will working out with weights hurt older women (break bones, heart attack,ext)? Under proper supervision an elderly woman will thrive with … Continue reading
Can you spot the butt wink in teen back squat?
When barbell training a beginning youth, in the back squat, how deep should you let them go? Nathaniel has never squatted a barbell before. After months of body weight squats we decided it was time to put a barbell on … Continue reading
Can You Curl A Kettlebell For Biceps?
One of my clients asked me if you can curl a kettlebell for biceps. Yes you can if… Whats the if? It depends if you have strong wrists in the first place. A beginner to resistance training would practice with … Continue reading
Old School Squat Stands – Indestructible For Heavy Weights
I have been asked about my old school squat stands more than once. It seems guy’s like me love old school construction of weightlifting equipment. They built weightlifting equipment to support a tank in the old day’s. These squat stands … Continue reading
Personal Trainer Punishes Client For Being Late
Soooo…you wanna be late to your personal training session? After heavy squats and deadlifts, we had a treat (punishment) for Super Mike! Lets see if 75-100 jumping pull ups will get him…Haha https://youtu.be/vghptz4lCAE Just for fun, try to do some … Continue reading